The nurse is conducting a detailed medical history interview. Which communication techniques demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills? Select all that apply.

The patient wants to quit smoking before starting hormonal birth control. Using motivational interviewing, which statement by the nurse would best elicit change talk from the patient?

Following a surgical procedure the patient experiences post-operative pain that is refractory to opioid medication. The patient requests acupuncture as a mode of pain relief in addition to the medications. The nurse advocates for this treatment modality based on which understanding of its action?